evanston public library 2014 budget presentation city council october 21 2013(final)
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EPL budget proposal for 2014TRANSCRIPT
Evanston Public Library 2014 Budget Presentation
City Council Meeting
October 21, 2013
The mission of the Library is to promote the development
of independent, self-confident, and literate
citizens through the provision of open access to
cultural, intellectual, and informational resources.
We envision a future in which the Library’s collections, programs, and leadership help ensure:• That every Evanston resident has the opportunity to enjoy
an intellectually and culturally rich life
• That every child enters school with the requisite developmental skills
• That every child experiences the pleasure of reading and the joy of learning
• That our community celebrates and appreciates its diversity
• That those in need can find assistance and information with ease
Library Service Beyond our Walls
Latino Outreach @ EPL
FAMILIA EDUCACIÓN
APOYO
CULTURA
2014 Base Operating Budget
The Base Budget continues services and programs at the current level.
Base Expenditures
FY2013 FY2014
Youth Services $891,720 $1,007,809
Adult Services $1,542,027 $1,530,437
Circulation $612,892 $573,258
Neighborhood Services $353,949 $383,227
Technical Services $504,433 $538,879
Maintenance $507,518 $608,003
Administration $669,381 $753,281
Grants $0 $36,545
Total Base Budget $5,081,920 $5,431,439
Base Revenues
FY2013 FY2014
Property Tax Levy $4,253,214 $4,568,439
Non-Tax Revenue $851,600 $863,000
Total Base Budget $5,104,814 $5,431,439
The annual property tax increase for the base budget would be $7.58 for an average homeowner (median home value of $300,000).
2014 Staffing Additions
Strategic Additions to Existing Staff
• Development Director to acquire and leverage corporate, foundation and individual support.
• Additional service to the West side of Evanston.
• Increased security to maintain a safe and secure space for all.
• Staff to support expanded and standardized hours at both North Branch and CAMS.
• Support for additional programming and outreach to adults, teens and new immigrants.
Staffing Additions Cost
full-time Development Manager $96,200
Expanded Service in West Evanston $30,000
Improved Schedule for North & CAMS $43,300
part-time Young Adult Assistant $22,200
part-time Security Monitor $18,700
part-time Adult Assistant $22,200
part-time Custodian $34,000
part-time Administrative Support $18,300
Total Cost $284,900
The annual property tax increase for the staff additions to the base budget would be an additional $9.25 for the average homeowner.
2014 Library Capital Budget
A responsible, forward-thinking investment in Library facilities.
Library Capital Fund
Facilities Maintenance Investment $100,000
Reserve for Capital Improvements $50,000
$150,000
The annual property tax increase for the Capital Fund would be an additional $5.05 for the average homeowner.
2014 Library Budget Summary
Expenditures
Base Budget $5,431,439
Staffing Additions $284,900
Capital Plan $150,000
$5,866,339
Revenues
Property Tax $5,003,339
Non-Tax Revenues $863,000
$5,866,339
The total annual property tax increase for the entire 2014
EPL budget is $21.88(less that the cost of two books)
Per resident, the Library’s expenditures would be 45% of the average of peer libraries.
Expenditures
Public Library Expenditures per person
Skokie $13,390,291 $205.80
Arlington Heights $12,991,848 $172.24
Oak Park $7,944,750 $152.48
Evanston $5,866,339 $79.02
NOTE: This expenditure does not reflect the transfer of $748,178 from the City of Evanston’s Debt Service Fund to the Library. As both the expenditure and revenue to support the debt service is being transferred, there is NO net impact upon the property tax bill.
Per resident, the Library’s tax levy would be 40% less than the average of peer libraries.
Tax LevyPublic Library per person
Skokie $195.11
Arlington Heights $176.20
Oak Park $129.23
Evanston $67.40